Thoughtful & Abstract: Catching Up on the TV Season, Volume 2
By Shawn Bourdo |
Kim and Shawn take another walk down TV Street and look back at their March thoughts.
Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Here’s Not Here”
By Shawn Bourdo |
“I am always worried about a whole episode where we abandon our huge cast and follow just one person or story.” – Shawn
Book Review: The X-Files FAQ by John Kenneth Muir
By Shawn Bourdo |
Each chapter feels like a lecture in an X-Files course that Mr Muir should be teaching.
Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “JSS”
By Shawn Bourdo |
Rave reviews for episode two except for the haircuts.
Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “First Time Again”
By Shawn Bourdo |
Triumphant return of The Walking Dead.
Thoughtful & Abstract: Fear the Walking Dead: “The Good Man”
By Shawn Bourdo |
Includes the answer to the question, “was the ending enough to bring me back for another season?”
Thoughtful & Abstract: Fear The Walking Dead: “Cobalt”
By Shawn Bourdo |
“Hold on for another week, I think you’ll love me someday.” – Episode 5
Thoughtful & Abstract: Fear the Walking Dead: “Not Fade Away”
By Shawn Bourdo |
The dead have disappeared.
Thoughtful & Abstract: Fear the Walking Dead: “The Dog”
By Shawn Bourdo |
The third episode moves the needle a bit.
Thoughtful & Abstract: Fear the Walking Dead: “So Close, Yet So Far”
By Shawn Bourdo |
“Is this a parallel universe where no one has ever seen a zombie movie, except for that one kid?”
Thoughtful & Abstract: Fear the Walking Dead: “Pilot”
By Shawn Bourdo |
At least we have Sunday Dead again!
Limelight Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Chaplin’s Coda
By Shawn Bourdo |
Age must pass as youth enters.
Doctor Who: The Daleks (2015) DVD Review: Purchase It Just for the Tom Baker Story
By Shawn Bourdo |
BBC Entertainment releases a recent Daleks Greatest Hits but the real gem is a 1975 classic hidden on Disc 2.
TCM Presents: Jaws 40th Anniversary Movie Review: I Love Movies Because of Jaws
By Shawn Bourdo |
It brings back memories from opening night.
Scooby-Doo! and Scrappy-Doo! The Complete Season 1 DVD Review: Puppy Power Does Work
By Shawn Bourdo |
Scooby and Scrappy solve mysteries back when Shawn was a pre-teen.
The Thin Blue Line Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: A Paradigm Shift
By Shawn Bourdo |
Errol Morris changes the documentary game in 102 minutes.
Thoughtful & Abstract: Looking at The Walking Dead’s Glenn Rhee
By Shawn Bourdo |
T&A focuses their attention of the young, unlikely leader of the group: Glenn.
Thoughtful & Abstract: Catching up on the Current TV Season
By Shawn Bourdo |
What they talk about when they talk about what they are watching this season.
Thoughtful & Abstract: Looking at The Walking Dead’s Dr. Eugene Porter
By Shawn Bourdo |
Kim and Shawn take a thoughtful look at the man with the mullet.
The Graduate Movie Review: The Perfect Way to Disturb the Sounds of Silence
By Shawn Bourdo |
Is The Graduate still meaningful? Maybe more than ever.
Thoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “No Sanctuary”
By Shawn Bourdo |
In which we start with blood and end with fire. In between Carol kicks ass.
Thoughtful & Abstract: Sons of Anarchy: Season 3
By Shawn Bourdo |
SAMCRO travels to Ireland and gets a baby back, people get kidnapped and rescued and old vendettas are addressed.
Thoughtful & Abstract: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: “Heavy Is The Head”
By Shawn Bourdo |
Touch it! Touch the Obelisk.
Thoughtful & Abstract: Sons of Anarchy: Season Two
By Shawn Bourdo |
SAMCRO is forced to deal with LOAN and lots and lots of retaliation. Throw in some rape, porn, and more revenge for good measure.
Thoughtful & Abstract: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: “Shadows”
By Shawn Bourdo |
T&A come out of the shadows to see what our crew is doing to start Season Two.
Thoughtful & Abstract: Sons of Anarchy: Season One: Ain’t Your Father’s MC
By Shawn Bourdo |
The Sons of Anarchy are introduced to T & A by way of Season One.
Insomnia (1997) Criterion Collection Review: An Influential Thriller
By Shawn Bourdo |
Psychological thriller spins a tale without darkness.
Thoughtful & Abstract: The Killing: Season Four Gets Sent Off
By Shawn Bourdo |
The fourth season of The Killing tries to go out with a bang.
Thoughtful & Abstract: An Awesome Mix of Ideas about Guardians of the Galaxy
By Shawn Bourdo |
The current state of the Marvel film empire is considered.
Thoughtful & Abstract: Changes at Marvel Comics Fail to Impress
By Shawn Bourdo |
The reboot of the Avengers’ core characters, while not surprising, is disheartening.
Doctor Who: The Moonbase DVD Review: An Important Release
By Shawn Bourdo |
The Second Doctor encounters the Cybermen for his first time but that’s not his only problem.
City Lights Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Well Received and Slightly Defiant
By Shawn Bourdo |
The first dramatic comedy by Chaplin teaches us how to see clearly despite the blinding lights.
Cavalcade (1933) Blu-ray Review: An Important Film from the Early Days
By Shawn Bourdo |
Should old acquaintance be forgot and never brought to mind? Old film finds new audience.
The Thin Red Line Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: An Impressive Movie
By Shawn Bourdo |
Malick’s masterpiece unfolds for the patient.
Spotlight on San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Day Three
By Shawn Bourdo |
In which I dabble in some hip hop-related panels and a few Spotlights On.
Life Is Sweet Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Mike Leigh’s International Breakout
By Shawn Bourdo |
Life is sweet but it can hurt too in Mike Leigh’s tribute to family love in north London.
Doctor Who: The Mind of Evil DVD Review: A Curiosity Piece
By Shawn Bourdo |
The Doctor and Jo battle the Master in a story that tells us more about the latter than the former.
Teen Wolf: Season 2 DVD Review: Trust the Instinct
By Shawn Bourdo |
Buffy meets Scooby partially impresses and partially disappoints in Second Season.
Book Review: Doctor Who: Shroud of Sorrow by Tommy Donbavand
By Shawn Bourdo |
Adult science fiction show reduced to novel aimed at simpler audience.
Following Criterion Collection DVD Review: Glimpse a Genius Just Finding His Voice
By Shawn Bourdo |
Young Christopher Nolan shows off his storytelling prowess.
The Muppet Christmas Carol 20th Anniversary Blu-ray Review: It’s Not Easy Being Scrooge
By Shawn Bourdo |
The influential Muppet twist of the annual Dickens classic.
Doctor Who: The Ambassadors of Death DVD Review: A Hugely Convoluted Story
By Shawn Bourdo |
The Third Doctor encounters aliens from Mars who may not have come in peace.
Eating Raoul Criterion Collection DVD Review: A Biting Social Satire
By Shawn Bourdo |
Paul & Mary’s Country Kitchen is open for business.
Live and Let Die Movie Review: Do You Ever Really Forget Your First (Bond)?
By Shawn Bourdo |
The necessary step to move the franchise forward.
RiffTrax Live: Manos: The Hands of Fate Review: Worst Movie Gets the Best Riffs
By Shawn Bourdo |
I’m glad to have my 1990s love back in my life.
Doctor Who: The Krotons DVD Review: The Typical Troughton Template
By Shawn Bourdo |
The Gonds used to serve their Kroton masters until the Doctor came to lead them to freedom.
The Gold Rush Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Charlie Chaplin Strikes Gold
By Shawn Bourdo |
Chaplin is an artist at the top of his game here.
The Dean Martin Variety Show (Uncut) DVD Review: Cool Is Still Cool
By Shawn Bourdo |
The show is very appealing to even modern sensibilities.
Doctor Who: Carnival Of Monsters Special Edition DVD Review: Oh, The Places They’ll Go
By Shawn Bourdo |
Trapped in an intergalactic peepshow with his companion, Jo, can the Doctor fight his way out before the monsters get them?